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Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson (pronounced [ˈêːrɪk ˈkɑ̌ːɭsɔn]; born 31 May 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Karlsson was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Ottawa Senators at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, with whom he spent his first nine NHL seasons; he has also played for the San Jose Sharks.
May 31, 1990 · James Norris Trophy. 2022-23. NHL. James Norris Trophy. Cap Hit of $ 6,500,000 to 2018-19. Cap Hit of $ 11,500,000 to 2026-27 (UFA) Contract info provided by. Statistics of Erik Karlsson, a hockey player from Landsbro, Sweden born May 31 1990 who was active from 2006 to 2024.
1. 1. 1. 1. Karlsson is known for his offensive ability. He is a defenseman blessed with excellent hockey sense, confidence and coolness. Everything looks so easy and natural when Karlsson has the puck under control in the offensive zone. He is a terrific passer and an outstanding push rusher. The knock on Karlsson is his defensive game and size.
Aug 6, 2023 · The complicated trade included the Canadiens to make sure the deal was salary cap compliant. Karlsson has four years left on his contract at a cap hit of $11.5 million — $1.5 million of which ...
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Erik Karlsson had 66 assists in 2015-16.Can you name the only two defensemen since 1999-00 with more in a season?
Apr 11, 2023 · Erik Karlsson capped off his otherworldly 2022-23 season on Monday by becoming the first NHL defenseman to score at least 100 points in a season since Brian Leetch did it way back in 1991-92.. Karlsson reached the rare milestone with his 25th goal in his 80th game of the season, keeping pace with the five other defensemen who’ve scored at least 100 points in a single campaign.
Jun 27, 2023 · Karlsson was voted as the NHL's best defenseman for the third time in his career, receiving 123 of a possible 196 first-place votes and 1,585 voting points. Adam Fox of the New York Rangers, who ...
Apr 13, 2024 · When Erik Karlsson reflects on his career that has now reached 1,000 NHL games, what makes him proudest is “just breaking the pattern, maybe, a little bit,” he said. “I don't think anyone ...
Nov 14, 2022 · Nov 14, 2022. There are many potential reasons why Erik Karlsson has become the best story of the first 20 percent of the San Jose Sharks’ season. Apparently, his sticks are on the list ...
